Question 1

please tell me what a colovaginal fistula is?

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Fistula: A colovaginal fistula is an abnormal communication between the colon and the vagina. Patients experience the passage of stool and gas per vagina. Usually seen in patients after a hysterectomy. Usually caused by Diveticulitis but other diseases such as cancer, Crohn's, etc could be the culprit. I hope this helps. Be well!

Question 2

what are the symptoms of an anal fistula?

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Several: Drainage, pain, anal lump.

Question 3

what are symptoms of a tracheoesophageal fistula?

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Fistula: Tracheoesophageal fistulas are rare. They are usually diagnosed in newborns who have frequent aspiration pneumonias. In adults the can be the result of trauma, tumor or from complications of treatments. They usually present as frequent aspiration pneumonias and usually require surgery to correct.

Question 4

what are the most common symptoms of rectovaginal fistula?

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Discharge,irritation: A rectovaginal fistula is an abnormal connection between the rectum and the vagina. This could cause discharge of stool from the vagina, as well as irritation and pain around the area. If you have a rectovaginal fistula, you should be evaluated by a physician who can help you.

Question 5

if i had an anal fistula what would be the exact symptoms and would they become more obvious after i had just been to the toilet?

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Before treatment...: Could you be referring to fissures, fistula, abscess? Sexually transmitted disease (syphilis, gc, hiv, etc.) should be considered. Hemorrhoids &amp; rectal prolapse can appear as an outward bulging. Anal trauma of any kind may cause mechanical injury. Skin eruptions need to be considered. Evaluation is recommended to distinguish serious versus less concerning reasons for your problem before treatment.

Question 6

what are the common symptoms of a fissure fistula?

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Fissures and : Fistula are 12 different things. Fissures usually cause a severe tearing like pain with bm and severe spasm in the sphincter after a bm and may have significant bleeding, fistula is usually a pressure type pain and may drain a mixture of blood and infected fluid or purulence. They are treated differently so a correct diagnosis requires an exam. Both may require surgery but not the first choice.

Question 7

what are common symptoms of an anal abscess/fistula?

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Pain : Anal abscess or fistula typically cause pain near the rectum. The fistulae moreso during bowel movements. Both are important to diagnose and treat, especially an abscess as this can cause death or disability if not treated promptly.

Question 8

what are the most common symptoms of vesicovaginal fistula?

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Urine leakage: A vesicovaginal fistula is a direct connection between the urinary bladder and the vagina.  This would allow urine to leak constantly into the vagina.  This type fistula would significantly increase the risk for urinary bladder infections.

Question 9

help please? what is the symptom & treatment of fistula and fissure?

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The two: Are different issues and treated differently. See a colon and rectal surgeon to make the diagnosis and offer treatment options.

Question 10

could you tell me what is the symptom & treatment of fistula and fissure?

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Different: Fissures and fistulas are different things. A fissure is a tear in the skin of your anus while an anal fistula is a "tunnel" that communicates the inside of the anus with the "outside" anal skin. They both can produce anal pain, but pain is more typical of an anal fissure. Anal fistulas can give you recurrent anal abscesses, chronic anal discharge, etc ... I hope this helps.

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